Pollock's Toy Museum facts for kids
Pollock's Toy Museum is a special place that used to be a small museum in London, England. It was filled with old and interesting toys. Imagine seeing toys from long ago!
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This museum was a real treasure chest of toys. It showed how toys have changed over many years. Visitors could see everything from old dolls to toy theaters. It was a fun way to learn about history through play.
The Museum's Journey
The story of Pollock's Toy Museum began in 1956. It started in just one small room. This room was in an attic at 44 Monmouth Street. This area is close to Covent Garden in London.
Over time, the museum became very popular. It needed more space for all its amazing toys. So, it grew and took over other rooms. The ground floor even became a toy shop. This shop helped support the museum.
By 1969, the collection was too big for its first home. The museum then moved to a new building. Its new address was 1 Scala Street. There was also a museum shop on the ground floor there. This shop continued to help the museum financially.
The museum has always been a family effort. Today, the grandson of the founder, Marguerite Fawdry, helps run it. It's like a family tradition!
What's Happening Now?
On January 18, 2023, the museum shared some news. It could not get a new lease for its building. This meant it had to close its doors at the Scala Street location.
The museum is now looking for a new home. Staff and volunteers worked hard to move all the toys. They are now safely stored away. The museum hopes to open again in a new place soon.
See also
- Benjamin Pollock's Toy Shop
